Saban Entertainment and Lionsgate will debut their big-screen update ofPower RangersonMarch 24th. In anticipation of the release, I recently sat down withElizabeth Banksfor an exclusive video interview. She talked about wanting Rita Repulsa to be unpredictable and wild, how she made up the sequence where she eats gold while they were filming, if she likes to sign on to movies that could have sequels, the status ofCharlie’s Angels(which she’s aiming to direct), howPitch Perfect 3is going, and more.
For those unfamiliar withPower Rangers, the film is directed byDean Israeliteand focuses on a group of disparate teenagers in the fictional town of Angel Grove who must work together to harness incredible powers in order to defend their town from alien threats. The film starsLudi Linas Black Ranger/Zack,Naomi Scottas Pink Ranger/Kimberly,RJ Cyleras Blue Ranger/Billy,Becky Gas Yellow Ranger/Trini,Dacre Montgomeryas Red Ranger/Jason, andBill Haderas Alpha 5.
Check out what Elizabeth Banks had to say in the player above and below is a list of everything we talked about followed by thePower Rangersofficial synopsis.
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Here’s the official synopsis forPower Rangers:
SABAN’S POWER RANGERS follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
